Get your heaters out!! :) :)

AsFc62 · 22-02-2010, 16:05

Frozen Touchline
Monday 22nd Feb 2010

Can you help?
Due to the freezing conditions forecasted ahead of tomorrow evening’s fixture against Burton Albion, Accrington Stanley are appealing to all local fans for the loan of any table top or full sized patio heaters. The wing of the pitch alongside the main stand requires assistance in thawing out due to the constant shade caused from the main stand, a dozen or so heaters will provide the warmth to soften the surface and provide Stanley with the opportunity to reach the playoff position that is in touching distance from the club.

The club can come and collect any patio heaters from your door. If you can provide the club with any heater for the next 24 hours, please contact Natalie on 01254 356 950 to arrange any collection or drop off details.

Wynonie Harris · 22-02-2010, 16:30

Will the heaters have to have safety certificates before the stewards let them in?

Stanleymad · 22-02-2010, 17:08

Pmsl wyn, good point, how many of us actually have patio heaters, must think we're all alfresco lol.
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katei77 · 22-02-2010, 17:16

have 1 put no gas lol and im not even sure if works it didnt come out much this summer

may be we cud ve a BBQ as we thaw the pitch out

why cant the club hire a blow heater from a hire shop,i ve seen em used for flooded houses shops etc to dry out the buildings im sure this work as well as patio heaters and would save the running bout collecting patio heaters

mab · 22-02-2010, 17:55

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Originally Posted by katei77

have 1 put no gas lol and im not even sure if works it didnt come out much this summer

may be we cud ve a BBQ as we thaw the pitch out

why cant the club hire a blow heater from a hire shop,i ve seen em used for flooded houses shops etc to dry out the buildings im sure this work as well as patio heaters and would save the running bout collecting patio heaters

Patio heaters are a good idear and would work but would need a lot of them,were as blow heaters wont work as it does what it name suggests blow heat and with it being out in the open would be usless

lancsdave · 22-02-2010, 18:01

I would think halogen lamps would be better than blowers. Could they not ask one of the neighbouring clubs for the loan of one of their heat lamp systems for a day or 2.

Failing that get Phil Edwards to bring over his redundant sunbed

VALAIRIAN · 22-02-2010, 18:04

How cold is it??? Are we looking at another postponement??

Another way to go about it, possibly:-

TEAM NEWS

Crewe Alexandra's League Two match against Chesterfield has been put back 24 hours because of the snow and freezing temperatures.

Both sides agreed to the switch on Monday and the match will now be played on Wednesday, 24 February at 1945 GMT.

Team news to follow later.

Pendle Red · 22-02-2010, 18:05

A good rule of thumb we use for training which is normally when the pitch is still hardish on top is if the stud will go into the turf it will break up, usually a ten or fifteen minute kickaround on it usually chews it up, It may work?

It maybe worth the Club considering contacting James Dewhurst in Altham who supply a lot of different textiles, maybe there could be some good publicity to be had for both parties if a solution for the future could be found?

Pendle Red · 22-02-2010, 18:07

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

I would think halogen lamps would be better than blowers. Could they not ask one of the neighbouring clubs for the loan of one of their heat lamp systems for a day or 2.

Have your lot got one?

It may help to get your fixture on for Wednesday Night

lancsdave · 22-02-2010, 18:08

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Originally Posted by Pendle Red

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

I would think halogen lamps would be better than blowers. Could they not ask one of the neighbouring clubs for the loan of one of their heat lamp systems for a day or 2.

Have your lot got one?

It may help to get your fixture on for Wednesday Night

Our match for Wednesday night was postponed today

Pendle Red · 22-02-2010, 18:11

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

Our match for Wednesday night was postponed today

I were looking forward to that one myself

The clitheroe kid · 22-02-2010, 18:19

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Originally Posted by mab

Patio heaters are a good idear and would work but would need a lot of them,were as blow heaters wont work as it does what it name suggests blow heat and with it being out in the open would be usless

i would think there must be a place where some kinda large heater what could do the job can be hired yes it costs but can they afford to 1 call the game off and 2 can the team cope with yet another match to be moved again,meaning more games in a shorter time?

Outback Ozzy · 22-02-2010, 19:40

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Originally Posted by katei77

have 1 put no gas lol and im not even sure if works it didnt come out much this summer

may be we cud ve a BBQ as we thaw the pitch out

why cant the club hire a blow heater from a hire shop,i ve seen em used for flooded houses shops etc to dry out the buildings im sure this work as well as patio heaters and would save the running bout collecting patio heaters

Blow heaters will work if the pitch is covered in plastic or some material that will expand with heat (as a hot air balloon does), and if I am not mistaken, a number of clubs already use that system.

david1 · 22-02-2010, 19:51

I got a spare leccy blanket ?? lol

Wynonie Harris · 22-02-2010, 20:13

Funny, isn't it? The problem with stewarding has been bubbling under for weeks with various posts on here from Willie Miller and others about the incidents. As far as I'm aware, the club has done nothing.

Now, the stewards have gone one step further by confiscating the Ultra's flags - one of the Clayton End's most colourful features which makes it such an atmospheric and exciting place to be. As far as I'm aware, the club has done nothing about it. They've certainly told us nothing about it.

However, when the club want something from US, whether it's convector heaters or pitch clearing, they are very, very quick indeed to speak up.

The people who run this club on a day-to-day basis had better understand this and understand it well - as a small club, Stanley are very reliant on the goodwill of their fans...and goodwill is an extremely expendable commodity!